My list needs updating too as I have gotten to "know" people a bit better. No particular order to the list and I am so sorry if I leave anyone out - it's 1:30 AM and I'm exhausted!
I hold nearly everyone here in high regard and I think everyone's contribution, no matter how small, helps to make this forum what it is. I look forward to meeting new friends and getting to better know the chazzers that I am already acquainted with.
CanadianK9 - heehee. I think we've covered almost every subject (and then some - lol!) in our chats on MSN. You're kind, optimistic and just a fun person to talk to.
Zoom - You have a fabulous sense of humor, you introduced me to the brilliance that is AFI, and you share my love of herding breeds! I enjoy chatting with you and I look forward to reading your posts.
Renee - You are a gem. I greatly appreciate the advice and direction you have given me. You're thoughtful, kind, funny and brilliant, and the forum would not be the same without you.
Ash47 - You are so awesome. You were there with advice and support at a time when I really needed it, and I'm so thankful for that. You've been a fantastic friend. I hope you can find time to post here more often - I miss seeing you around!
Saje - I don't know you very well, but I love reading what you have to say. You are considerate and nice to everybody, but at the same time you have a wicked (in a good way!) sense of humor. I love seeing pictures of your dogs and hearing your stories about them.
Blue - You are just too freakin cool. You are hilarious and the chatroom wouldn't be the same without you!
Tucker&Me - I just like you! You're friendly, supportive and sweet. Your pics of Tucker always make me smile.
Buckshot - I only like you for Buckshot.
Kidding. I don't really know you, but you are hilarious and I feel that you contribute a lot to the forum. Your posts are always worth reading and your photography is gorgeous.
SummerRiot - You always have something interesting or supportive to say. You know a lot and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with me! I LOVE your dogs and I still think that Dakota and Riot need to have a play date someday.
Smkie - I have so much respect for you! I love your artwork (your sketches and photographs always make me smile) and I think you're a fantastic, open-minded, generous person. You, Vic and Mary are such a big part of this "family".
Dena - You are another person that I just really like. You're always so positive and thoughtful even when times are difficult. I always enjoy reading what you have to say.
Auscatdogs_4ever - You are just so NICE. We've chatted on occasion and I like hearing what you have to say - I hope somtime I can pick your brain about ACDs and get to know you better. Oh, and I loooove Charlie pictures.
Tessa_s212 - You're so smart and driven - I really think you'll go far in whatever you choose to pursue in life.
I enjoy chatting with you about training and dogs in general.
Kase - I don't know you very well, but you seem very thoughtful and your love for animals is quite apparent. I wish you the best of luck in your move, wherever you decide to go.
Grammy - I don't know you very well, either, but I greatly respect you. You have so much knowledge to share and you are never stingy with advice or words of encouragement. Thank you for being a teacher and "mother hen" to so many here.
Gempress - We haven't talked much, but I have always enjoyed reading your posts. You're level headed and diplomatic but never dull or stuck-up. I love hearing about Zeus and wish you all the best with Voodoo.
IliamnasQuest - I loooove having a Chow Chow person here. I adore your dogs, Khana in particular, and admire the effort you put into training them. You are another "teacher" here and I almost always learn something new from your posts.
To be continued... lol, too tired to think!